Personal support aide – medical

The District Municipality of Muskoka based in Huntsville, ON P1H 2A4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support aide – medical who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: The District Municipality of Muskoka
Position: Personal support aide – medical
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $26.95 to $28.49 hourly (To be negotiated) / 38.75 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Huntsville, ON P1H 2A4

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for supplying and emptying bed pans.
  • The candidate must serve meal trays and feed patients.
  • The candidate must weigh, lift, turn, and position patients.
  • The candidate will be responsible for making beds and maintaining patient rooms.
  • The candidate must maintain inventory of supplies.
  • The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
  • The candidate must assist with the setup and maintenance of traction equipment, clean or sterilize equipment, maintain and repair equipment, and assemble, set up, and operate job-related equipment.
  • The candidate must transport patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
  • The candidate must answer to call signals.
  • The candidate must collect specimens.
  • The candidate will be expected to accompany patients on outings and other recreational activities, as well as perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
  • The candidate must provide first aid in an emergency.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have a Health Care Aide Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must work in a nursing home or home for the elderly.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal background check, a vulnerable sector check, and a tuberculosis test.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement as well as Group insurance benefits, Night shift premium and Pension plan.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking facilities, Travel insurance and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- 33102
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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